Three Six Zero: A UWCO Podcast

For Part II of our seventh episode, we talk with Darci Congrove, certified public accountant and managing director of GBQ Accounting Firm and long time volunteer at United Way of Central Ohio, who talks about the recent changes in the tax code. Darci explains how the change could impact tax payers at different income levels by going through several scenarios.

For Part I of our seventh episode, we sit down with Darci Congrove, certified public accountant and managing director of GBQ Accounting Firm and long time volunteer at United Way of Central Ohio, who talks about the recent changes in the tax code. Darci explains what it means to itemize deductions on your tax return and how it may effect charitable giving.​

For Part II of our seventh episode, we talk with Michael Wilkos, United Way of Central Ohio senior vice president of Community Impact, who talks about collective impact. Michael acknowledges central Ohio's neighborhood work is never done and challenges still remain, but UWCO's unique role in convening people, creating holistic plans and investing in these plans is critical in finding community solutions.

For Part I of our seventh episode, we talk with Michael Wilkos, United Way of Central Ohio senior vice president of Community Impact, who talks about his deep knowledge of our Columbus community. Michael discusses central Ohio’s economy and the challenges that many Columbus residents face in our community.

For Part II of our sixth episode, we talk with Shayne Downton who leads our diversity and inclusion work at United Way of Central Ohio about how our central Ohio community has changed over the past 10-15 years. Shayne discusses the acceptance of diversity and inclus​ion in our community and what our corporate and funded partners are doing in this space.

For our sixth episode, we sit down with Shayne Downton who leads our diversity and inclusion work at United Way of Central Ohio about the history and importance of diversity and inclusion at United Way and our central Ohio community.

For Part II of our fifth episode, we talk with Delilah Lopez, United Way of Central Ohio Director of Champion of Children, who talks about the importance in strengthening social fabric for our children and the upcoming Champion of Children Signature event.

For our fifth episode, we talk with Delilah Lopez, United Way of Central Ohio Director of Champion of Children, who discusses her work and mission to fight poverty by acting as a powerful voice and platform to ensure our community’s children have the support and opportunities they need. Champion of Children believes all children deserve the opportunity to learn in school, succeed in life and reach their full potential.

For our fourth episode, we talk with Ryan Edwards, the United Way of Central Ohio Sr. Impact Director for Neighborhoods, as he discusses why we focus on building vibrant neighborhoods and our focus on Linden and the South Side.

For our third episode, we talk with our recently named president and CEO, Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D. Previously with the Columbus Foundation, Lisa started her new role at United Way of Central Ohio in April and has been on a "listening tour" of community partners, United Way donors, staff, and more in her first few months. In this episode, we hear from Lisa and host Kermit Whitfield around what some of that listening tour has taught her as she leads United Way into a bright future.